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New treatment option for Scoliosis; Adolescence
Official title Massage Therapy After Thoracic or Lumbar Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06424158
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this research is to look at the effect of massage therapy on the pain, anxiety, and quality of life that pediatric patients have after undergoing spinal fusion surgery. This is a single-site, prospective, randomized, interventional study design that will involve post-thoracic and post-lumbar spinal fusion surgeries of pediatric patients from 7 to 19 years of age that present to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 7 to 19
You may be able to join if
- Patients scheduled to undergo their first thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
- Able to participate and perform in a massage therapy as a recovery option
- Participant needs to be verbal
- Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study
You likely can't join if
- Prospective patients scheduled to undergo any spinal fusion other than a thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
- Prospective patients scheduled to undergo a second or multiple thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
- Previous cardiac surgery
- Chronic pain syndromes
- Chronic opioid usage
- History of psychosis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients scheduled to undergo their first thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
- Able to participate and perform in a massage therapy as a recovery option
- Participant needs to be verbal
- Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study
- Prospective patients scheduled to undergo any spinal fusion other than a thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
- Prospective patients scheduled to undergo a second or multiple thoracic or lumbar spinal fusion surgery
- Previous cardiac surgery
- Chronic pain syndromes
- Chronic opioid usage
- History of psychosis
- Prolonged bleeding
- Intubation greater than 24 hours
- Illicit/recreation drug use
- Paralysis diagnosis
- History of chronic pain requiring medical intervention
- Neuromuscular scoliosis diagnosis
- Cerebral palsy diagnosis
- Developmental delay characteristics
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 7 years to 19 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.